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Apple HomeView Review
After 8 days with Apple’s first smart display, I’m convinced HomeView was worth the wait

By Jacob Krol Published

The HomeView impresses with its thoughtful design, surprisingly powerful sound, personalized experiences, and Siri AI.

Smart Home Hubs
The Anker Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 in use.
Eufy’s new smart home camera automatically lights up and follows intruders

By Alex Blake Published

Anker’s Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 is a smart home camera with an automatic tracking spotlight and siren.

Home Security
Split image of Wyze smart lock and security camera
Wyze launches an easy-fit smart lock and a solar 2K camera for budget home security

By Cat Ellis Published

You can fit the Wyze Lever Lock with just a screwdriver, and the Wyze Solar Cam runs all day on just an hour of sunlight.

Home Security
Dreame L40 Ultra robot vacuum on a rug with a dog toy
The best robot vacuum for pet hair: reviewed by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Your guide to the best robot vacuums for pet hair – ideal for those with shedding pets.

Robot Vacuums
Xfinity customers can get two levels of home protection - here’s how they work

By Sponsored Published

Sponsor Content Created With Xfinity

Discover how WiFi Shield and Shield Select work together

Ring Drone Cam
AI or SI? 'I mean, there’s different names for it,' says Ring's Jamie Siminoff, as the company launches an 'AI Pilot' for its home-surveillance drone

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Ring launched its new Ring Drone Cam with its cloud-based AI Pilot, so we had questions for the CEO about which term Ring would be using going forward: 'AI' or 'SI'?

AI Platforms & Assistants
Ring Drone Cam
'Let's take all the intelligence out': How Ring finally built its home surveillance drone

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Amazon is finally ready to ship its Ring Drone Cam, a home surveillance drone — for real.

Home Security
People's hands adjusting Hive Thermostat (left) and Google Nest Learning Thermostat, which are number four and number one in our guide respectively
The best smart thermostat 2026: the easy way to make your heating more efficient

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.

Updated
Screenshot of the Hue app overlaid on an image of a couple on the couch with Hue lighting in the room
Philips Hue’s new AI lighting assistant is finally here, but don’t expect perfection

By Carrie Marshall Published

The promised Custom AI Behaviors are now available in the Hue app for Hue Bridge Pro owners.

Smart Lights
DJI brought drone navigation to your floors with the Romo P — our Home Device of the Year

By Cat Ellis Published

DJI's first robot vacuum delivers first-rate navigation and obstacle-detection, together with exceptional cleaning power.

Robot Vacuums
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